Computer brand Framework has increased the prices of RAM configurations across its Desktop systems and Mainframes, citing rising costs from its supply chain. The changes affect all currently offered memory options and come as part of a broader industry trend that has made memory components significantly more expensive. Compared with pricing at the time the Desktop systems were first announced, the 32GB and 64GB RAM configurations now each cost $40 more, while the 128GB option has seen a much sharper increase of $460. As a result, the current pricing for Framework Desktop systems now stands at $1,139 for 32GB, $1,639 for 64GB, and $2,459 for the 128GB configuration.
Framework said the adjustments reflect higher costs being passed on by memory suppliers, an issue that has been building momentum across the hardware industry. The company has emphasized transparency throughout the pricing changes, noting that it began adjusting its pricing structure last month and committed to keeping customers informed as market conditions evolve. Framework also confirmed that original pricing will continue to be honored for customers who placed pre orders before the increases took effect, ensuring that early buyers are not impacted by the updated rates.
The company acknowledged that memory pricing remains volatile and stated that it intends to lower prices again once market conditions stabilize. This approach aligns with Framework’s broader positioning as a customer focused brand that prioritizes openness around cost structures, particularly in areas where component pricing is influenced by global supply and demand pressures. Framework’s decision to communicate openly about RAM costs reflects an understanding that buyers are increasingly sensitive to hardware pricing changes, especially for components that represent a substantial portion of total system cost.
Rising RAM prices were a recurring theme at CES 2026, where industry analysts and manufacturers highlighted memory as one of the most constrained components for the year ahead. Demand for RAM has surged due to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence initiatives, including the global push to build new data centers capable of supporting large scale AI workloads. These projects require vast amounts of high capacity memory, placing additional strain on supply chains that were already under pressure. As a result, consumer hardware manufacturers are competing with enterprise and infrastructure buyers for limited memory production capacity.
For customers considering Framework’s modular systems, the price increases may influence purchasing decisions. Framework’s design philosophy allows users to upgrade and replace individual components over time, which may encourage buyers to prioritize other specifications initially while postponing memory upgrades until pricing becomes more favorable. This modular approach offers flexibility at a time when memory represents a growing share of overall system cost, particularly at higher capacities such as 128GB.
The steep increase associated with the top tier memory option underscores how sharply pricing can scale as capacity increases. While the 32GB and 64GB options saw relatively modest adjustments, the 128GB configuration reflects the premium currently placed on high density RAM. This pricing gap highlights broader industry dynamics, where advanced memory products are being disproportionately affected by supply constraints and heightened demand from AI focused deployments.
Framework’s position suggests that further changes remain possible as market conditions continue to shift. By signaling its intent to reduce prices once costs normalize, the company has left the door open for future adjustments tied directly to supplier pricing trends. For now, the updated pricing reflects a hardware market shaped by competition for memory resources, with consumer systems increasingly influenced by enterprise level demand for components traditionally associated with personal computing.
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